The Township is seeking a Deputy Fire Chief who will supervise the operation of the Fire Department to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the department and enforce legislation such as the Ontario Fire Code, the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, and other applicable standards to ensure fire safety is accomplished in the Township. A detailed job description is available on the Township website.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years’ related experience in a supervisory role within a fire service and has demonstrated competent leadership and management skills. A degree or diploma in a discipline such as Administration, Management or Business, or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience is required. This position requires the successful candidate to hold, or be able to attain a minimum NFPA 1001 Firefighter I and II, NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I II and III, NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector I, NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator, NFPA 1035-1 Public Educator, and NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I & II.
The ideal candidate is required to have good knowledge with respect to: modern firefighting, rescue and fire prevention principles, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Fire Prevention and Protection Act, as well as NFPA, CSA, ULC and other standards as they apply to apparatus, equipment and procedures of the Fire Department. The individual must have certification in first aid, CPR, defibrillation and oxygen therapy and hold a valid Class “D” licence with “Z” endorsement.
This person will be expected to provide strong leadership within the Fire Department, using initiative and good judgement in carrying out the duties of the position. The person must be flexible, adaptable and possess excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will provide superior customer service skills and act professionally when dealing with both internal and external contacts. Teamwork is an essential competency of the successful candidate and the proven ability to supervise volunteer firefighters, in a similar environment is required.
The 2026 salary range for this position is $90,854 to $110,552, based on a 40-hour work week.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application, consisting of a resume and cover letter by 12 Noon on Tuesday, August 4th, 2026.
Kim Berry, HR Coordinator
Township of Selwyn
705-292-9507
[email protected]
1310 Centre Line
Box 270
Bridgenorth, Ontario
K0L 1H0
Pay: $90,854.00-$110,552.00 per year
Work Location: In person
